Situation Report on Acute Diarrhea in Thailand, Data from January 1–November 10, 2025
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- In early 2025, the incidence of acute diarrhea showed an upward trend beginning in late January, after which it stabilized. Nevertheless, the number of reported cases remained comparable to that of the previous year and to the 5-year median (2020–2024).
- A total of 92 clusters outbreaks of acute diarrhea disease were reported, occurring most frequently in educational institutions, followed by prisons and residential settings. The majority of outbreaks were associated with the consumption of food shared among large groups of people, particularly food that had been prepared in advance and left unreheated for an extended period.
- Emphasis should be placed on the “Cooked, Hot, and Clean” principle, along with strengthening health education on personal hygiene and food sanitation practices. In addition, surveillance of acute diarrhea should be intensified, particularly in educational institutions, where close monitoring is warranted.
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